Vacancies
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Pay scale: Grade 03
Salary scale: £8012 (Approx.) Term time only
The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across the school, KS1 and KS2. The ideal candidate would take up post as soon as possible.
This is a permanent post.
Contract: Part time, term time only.
Hours: 09:00 – 15:00
16.5 hours a week, plus a half hour unpaid lunch break.
Days: 3 days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Pay grade: Grade 3
We are looking for someone who loves working with children and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, with high expectations of themselves and others.
Please contact our school office if you would like to visit our school and feel free to contact our Headteacher on 01342 322905 if you have any questions/queries you would like to discuss or if you would like more information about the roles.
The Meads Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 11th May 2026
Interview date: 20th May 2026
EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT
Pay scale: Grade 03
Salary scale: £13352.00 (Approx.) Term time only
The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils in EYFS.
The ideal candidate would take up post on 1st September 2026.
This is a permanent post.
Contract: Part time, term time only.
Hours: 09:00 – 15:00
27.5 hours a week, plus a half hour unpaid lunch break.
Days: 5 days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pay grade: Grade 3
We are looking for someone who loves working with children and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, with high expectations of themselves and others.
Please contact our school office if you would like to visit our school and feel free to contact our Headteacher on 01342 322905 if you have any questions/queries you would like to discuss or if you would like more information about the roles.
The Meads Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
Pay scale: Grade 03
Salary scale: £14567.00 (Approx.) Term time only
The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in reception.
The ideal candidate would take up post on 1st July 2026 or as soon as possible.
This is a permanent post.
Contract: Part time, term time only.
Hours: 08:50 – 15:20
30 hours a week, plus a half hour unpaid lunch break.
Days: 5 days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pay grade: Grade 3
We are looking for someone who loves working with children and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, with high expectations of themselves and others.
Please contact our school office if you would like to visit our school and feel free to contact our Headteacher on 01342 322905 if you have any questions/queries you would like to discuss or if you would like more information about the roles.
The Meads Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
School Business Manager
Salary: Grade 9, £35235-£37938 (pro rata)
Hours: 25 hours per week
Contract type: Part time, permanent (this is not term time only)
Required 1st September 2026
The Meads Primary School are seeking a motivated and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our senior leadership team from September 2026 and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with colleagues, children, parents, governors and outside agencies.
- Experienced in budgeting and financial accounting
- Experienced in 3-year budget forecasting
- Experience in financial planning, account reconciliation and budget monitoring.
- Experience managing staff and applying HR procedures with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve and prioritise effectively.
- Skilled at using ICT software, including microsoft office and excel. Ideally, knowledge of Bromcom and Bromcom Finance.
- Adaptable, innovative, personable and committed to ongoing professional development.
- Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills.
- Able to provide a clear, enhanced DBS (which will be applied for if successful)
The areas of responsibility include:
- Finance
- Lead on financial planning, monitoring, reconciliation and reporting.
- Produce financial returns and ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the school budget, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money.
- Human Resources.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding and staffing processes in line with LA HR policies.
- Maintain and oversee the Single Central Record.
- Provide guidance on HR matters, supporting leaders to apply policy and legal updates.
- Line-manage a team of office and site staff.
- Facilities & ICT
- Oversee facilities management to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained school environment.
- Oversee the operational management of ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Procurement & Contract Management.
- Lead on procurement, including negotiating and monitoring contracts against KPIs.
- Manage lettings in line with policy, ensuring agreements, safety checks and income processes are completed.
- Statutory data returns including workforce census.
The Meads is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to references, an enhanced DBS check, evidence of your right to work in the UK and Occupational Health check.
Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 20th May 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026